Don McVicar

[templeofsaints]

Don McVicar died last night at the age of 43. Nice wee tribute in the Sun about it.

RIP. :cry:

[Watty]

Christ thats a bit of a shock this morning, RIP Don, thats 2 saints legends passed away within the last 2 months. First goal at McDiarmid from a Saint, will always be remembered.

[Kevin]

Truly sad day but the one shining light is that he is no longer suffering. RIP Don, you deserve it

[TheBigCheese]

That's awful, first autograph I ever got was Don's on the 87/88 promotion poster. RIP ma man.

[Homer Jay]

A St.Johnstone Legend, will never ever be forgotton, RIP Don

[HertsSaintee]

Absolutely gutted to hear this. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

Don was part of a Golden Age at Saints and will be truly missed.

Thanks for the memories Don, RIP.



Herts

[Hazel1884]

RIP.

Thoughts are with his family.

[Saintkev]

:cry: Gutted... really am!

At least we got to show that we cared.

RIP, Another Saints Legend!

[chopper]

A tremendous professional who gave his all for the shirt, not just with ourselves but with Partick as well. Sad news to read this morning and thoughts are with the McVicar family.

Perhaps this is an opportunity for the club to redeem themselves following their handling of the Drew Rutherford situation.

RIP Don, always remembered.

[Shaggy Jenkins]

Oh God :cry: My thoughts go to his family and friends

Very sad news indeed. One of the best players ever to pull on a Saints strip.

When I think of Don I think, Passion, pride, determination, hard tackling, thumping shot and he could play a bit too. Always had time for the fans, a real club man and a great guy, he really played a big part in bringing the team and the fans closer.

Better players may come an go through this club but few will be remembered with such fondness, or will be mourned with such a feeling of loss

For all you have done through the good times and bad, and for the wonderful memories you have given us all I can say is THANK YOU!!!

RIP

[HertsSaintee]

When I think of Don I think, Passion, pride, determination, hard tackling, thumping shot and he could play a bit too. Always had time for the fans, a real club man and a great guy, he really played a big part in bringing the team and the fans closer.


Not forgetting his long throw ins! All they needed was a flick on by Roddy and someone else would have the ball in the back of the net.

Brilliant.


Herts

[Kevin]

As an aside, if there is nothing being doen officially by the club then I will go for the minutes applause at half-time in the St Mirren game. As long as everyone is happy with this :?:

[Hazel1884]

Sad news , sorry to hear that. I remember both him and Drew Rutherford very clearly from matches against us, both players who played for the jersey!




Oh God :bairn My thoughts go to his family and friends

Very sad news indeed. One of the best players ever to pull on a Saints strip.

When I think of Don I think, Passion, pride, determination, hard tackling, thumping shot and he could play a bit too. Always had time for the fans, a real club man and a great guy, he really played a big part in bringing the team and the fans closer.

Better players may come an go through this club but few will be remembered with such fondness, or will be mourned with such a feeling of loss

For all you have done through the good times and bad, and for the wonderful memories you have given us all I can say is THANK YOU!!!

RIP




Don McVicar was a player I admired greatly. He always seemed such a wholehearted performer. A sad loss.


Some good quotes there, from Pie and Bovril.

[chopper]

As an aside, if there is nothing being doen officially by the club then I will go for the minutes applause at half-time in the St Mirren game. As long as everyone is happy with this :?:

This perhaps is the right time to make that suggestion to the club that we do this pre-match a week on Saturday, rather than at half-time.

[Kevin]

As an aside, if there is nothing being doen officially by the club then I will go for the minutes applause at half-time in the St Mirren game. As long as everyone is happy with this :?:

This perhaps is the right time to make that suggestion to the club that we do this pre-match a week on Saturday, rather than at half-time.

Maybe this is something the Federation can do?

[taylorboy69]

I would prefer a minutes silence if possible. I am not buying into this applause thing.

[Lt Col Kojak Slaphead III]

Just want to echo all the sentiments already posted on this thread! RIP a true club legend. :cry:

would much rather have a minute's silence at the St Mirren match, not really a fan of this minutes applause thing. but hey thats my opinion only. either way i'm sure it will be well received.

[chopper]

I know I raised the issue but I don't want this to hijack a topic for tributes to Don. I will set up a new topic (or resurrect the old one) regarding this matter.

Tributes to Don for this thread!

[blueheaven]

Very sad news indeed - but I also have very happy memories of him as a Saints player and, as Kev says, I'm glad that we all got a final chance to show our appreciation for him via the recently organised events.

RIP Don.

[soccerchic]

A sad day for football fans.

Don was full of charisma. I was fortunate enough to know him personally and watched him at Saints and Forfar. He always gave 100%.

My thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.

[Tranmere Saintee]

Even though expected, still a shocker to log on this morning and be greeted by this sad news.

RIP Don and my thoughts go out to all his family and the legions of fans at all his different clubs, every one of which remember him with fondness.

[HeronAddict]

Too young to have seen him play, but its clear from what's on here how much he meant to the fans, just like Drew Rutherford.

RIP.

[Ronaldo]

RIP

http://www.openmindsuk.com/mcvicar.jpg

[eddie malone]

Don you will be sadly missed. You were a St Johnstone legend!!

[Kevin]

Spoke to one of my colleagues who is a Jags fan and this is on thier website

http://www.ptfc.co.uk/pressbox/news.asp?id=320

[stanley saint]

outstanding player .. R.I.P

im sure he was captain when i was mascot for saints at Muirton park .... good guy ..

[McCarry One Nil]

:( Sad sad news

He gave ALL for the cause whatever jersey he wore.

Don's Free Kick goal from our own half against Meadowbank away will always be remembered.

RIP Don

[Nessie]

the stereotypical scottish footballer that are few and far between now.

RIP Don.

[1884]

Played for the jersey, great Captain.

Very sad news.

But his suffering has ended.


RIP, Don.

[Jimmy Wallace]

I'm heartbroken at this. First big Drew, now Don. These guys were truly heroes and will never be forgotten. God bless you Don. RIP fella.

[JEccles621]

I was having a fairly good day until I logged onto the Forum to get this news. A very very sad indeed today. Don was an inspirational man - on and off the park. A leader of men and someone we, as supporters, could genuinely look up to and respect. Don would always be one of the first names in my all time favourite Saints team. Rest in Peace Don - I feel very privileged and proud to have seen you play on many many occasions for my Club. Sincere sympathies to Don's family.

Jim

[Big Buck]

A great Saint for many years. If I remember correctly did he not score the first Saints goal at McDermid, a penalty V Clydebank ?

[stanley saint]

yeah think so .

http://www.army.mod.uk/img/equipment/ab/images/ab_asb.jpg

[dave mc]

Another true commited pro who played for the shirt,whatever it's colours. RIP Don,thoughts are with his loved ones.

[saintee72]

Deeply saddened by the news this morning.

Ive been sitting here with tears rolling down my face remembering all the good times, all the great memories.

Such a great guy, will never forget his smiling face.

He was so passionate about his football, his throw-ins simply immense, for me one of the all time best in a saintees strip.

the last few years havent been good for him, his suffering has came to an end.


my thoughts are with donna and ther kids.



RIP DON

ONE OF THE MOST COMMITTED PLAYERS IN FOOTBALL

[monkey]

http://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/output/2006/02/01/story7986483t0.shtm

Nice tribute in tonights Evening Telegraph

[Saint Hayley]

God can't believe theres been 2 of our legands past away in the space of less than 2months. at least his suffering is over and pain has ended.

RIP u will never be forgoton

Thoughts are with his family

[Saintkev]

http://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/output/2006/02/01/story7986483t0.shtm

Nice tribute in tonights Evening Telegraph

The paper copy includes a photo from the quiz night in Don's honour.

Still gutted, terrible day at work, folk whining about insignificant pap... just want to point out to them that there is a lot worse in the world.

[lethamsaintee]

loved don, so so sad.
RIP :cry:

[saintbear]

always in our thoughts and WILL NEVER BE FOGOTTEN , YOU WERE A WINNER AND HELD IN THE SAME HIGH REGARD AS DREW :cry: will be sadly missed :cry:

[gertiesaints]

my thoughts are with

his wife and family

RIP DON

[stanley saint]

A great Saint for many years. If I remember correctly did he not score the first Saints goal at McDermid, a penalty V Clydebank ?

that must count for something , could become the Don McVicar End

[killiehippo]

Very sad news and my thoughts are with his wife and kids at this terrible time. Along with another two Killie fans we met Don on holiday in Ibiza probably around 1985. After having a mad footie argument on our first night we became friends and had a great holiday. I kept in touch with Don and we always met up at Muirton for a beer and a bit of footie banter. Sadly we hadnt been in contact in recent years but I'll always remember him as a lovely guy and a top bloke.

RIP Don

[lethamsaintee]

A great Saint for many years. If I remember correctly did he not score the first Saints goal at McDermid, a penalty V Clydebank ?

that must count for something , could become the Don McVicar End

such a good idea, very fitting

[stanley saint]

A great Saint for many years. If I remember correctly did he not score the first Saints goal at McDermid, a penalty V Clydebank ?

that must count for something , could become the Don McVicar End

such a good idea, very fitting

to be honest i canny mind which end it was , memory says away end , get the jags down for a testamonial game

http://www.army.mod.uk/img/equipment/av/images/av_war.jpg

[john1962]

Rest in Peace Don, you will always be remembered.

Thoughts are with his family.

[lethamsaintee]

A great Saint for many years. If I remember correctly did he not score the first Saints goal at McDermid, a penalty V Clydebank ?

that must count for something , could become the Don McVicar End

such a good idea, very fitting

to be honest i canny mind which end it was , memory says away end , get the jags down for a testamonial game

http://www.army.mod.uk/img/equipment/av/images/av_war.jpg

im sure the bankies goal was at the north stand, cant mind about ours though :oops:

[Tarvie]

RIP Don

A great player and a great loss. Many great memories watching Don play for the Saints, my thoughts are with his family

[dc]

Haven't posted on here before but just wanted to add my condolences, Don was a great servant to Saints and a great captain. Captaining the team that got promotion at the end of the 80's was a great achievement and it was a fantastic time to be a Saints supporter, up there with the best times Saints have ever had. I was too young to remember Drew Rutherford but remember Don well, I really hope the club comes up with a lasting tribute to a great man.

[MUZZ]

forever a legend :(

[CB]

A great Saint for many years. If I remember correctly did he not score the first Saints goal at McDermid, a penalty V Clydebank ?

that must count for something , could become the Don McVicar End

such a good idea, very fitting

to be honest i canny mind which end it was , memory says away end , get the jags down for a testamonial game

http://www.army.mod.uk/img/equipment/av/images/av_war.jpg

I'm new to this forum but wanted to send my condolences to Don's family. He was one of the first players that I had the privilege of seeing in a Saints shirt and will be sadly missed.

I think the idea of a game against the Jags is a great idea. There are plenty of fans who would love the opportunity to show what Don meant to both teams. I'd be there for sure. The money raised from the game could be sent to the Motor Neurone Disease charity.

[pezza70]

RIP

Atleast the suffering is over

Im sure he and Drew are together having a laugh and talking about the good old days.

I agree get Partick down here and play for the Don McVicar cup, it could be an annual event, one year at home, the following away and all money raised could go to the Motor Neurone Disease charity.

[lethamsaintee]

RIP

Atleast the suffering is over

Im sure he and Drew are together having a laugh and talking about the good old days.

I agree get Partick down here and play for the Don McVicar cup, it could be an annual event, one year at home, the following away and all money raised could go to the Motor Neurone Disease charity.

absolutely great idea.

[Cagey]

Sad that a guy that was as fit & strong as Don was should lose his life at such a young age.

RIP Don , one of the few Saints Legends.

Great that some of the forum guys worked so hard to show Don how we appreciated him before he passed away.

[Big Buck]

Penalty was in the seccond half at the away end to equalise. Remember it well. Mr 110% in every game and never shirked a tackle. Great pro and clubman.

[Phil]

I'm sorry to hear this news :(

RIP

[auchterarder mark]

so young but so brave - what a player, legend, memories - will live forever. here's to you big man

[Real Madrid]

RIP Don , we will always remember you

The picture on the back of the Scottish cup semi final programme of 1989 said it all. 100% committed to the cause and a true saint for ever

[Nuggets]

Only just found out by see the front page off the courier :cry: , like so many people have already said he will by missed, Don R.I.P.

[Shaggy Jenkins]

RIP

Atleast the suffering is over

Im sure he and Drew are together having a laugh and talking about the good old days.

I agree get Partick down here and play for the Don McVicar cup, it could be an annual event, one year at home, the following away and all money raised could go to the Motor Neurone Disease charity.

absolutely great idea.

Seconded, really good idea. Could be a good wee pre season tourny, even involving the other clubs he played for

[LewGti]

A great Saint for many years. If I remember correctly did he not score the first Saints goal at McDermid, a penalty V Clydebank ?

This was my very first saints game so Don was the first ever saints player i saw score a goal and for that reason alone i will always remember the big man...Very sad news. :(

[pezza70]

RIP

Atleast the suffering is over

Im sure he and Drew are together having a laugh and talking about the good old days.

I agree get Partick down here and play for the Don McVicar cup, it could be an annual event, one year at home, the following away and all money raised could go to the Motor Neurone Disease charity.

absolutely great idea.

Seconded, really good idea. Could be a good wee pre season tourny, even involving the other clubs he played for

They could set it up as a game where say 3 under 21 players have to be in the starting line ups, or as you say a pre season tourney to honour the man and to raise awareness and some cash for the charity.

If the club's are not up for it, maybe the PSJ boys could play a jags supporters team or something similar (if they do have one at all and if its possible to organise) to honour the man

[ST GAZ]

RIP Don


One of the Saints legends, always gave his all for the club.

Can remember BBC Scotland doing a feature on him (prior to the aberdeen cup game ?) about doing his daily postal round in Broughty Ferry and then going to play for Saints.

[stanley saint]

RIP

Atleast the suffering is over

Im sure he and Drew are together having a laugh and talking about the good old days.

I agree get Partick down here and play for the Don McVicar cup, it could be an annual event, one year at home, the following away and all money raised could go to the Motor Neurone Disease charity.

absolutely great idea.

Seconded, really good idea. Could be a good wee pre season tourny, even involving the other clubs he played for

They could set it up as a game where say 3 under 21 players have to be in the starting line ups, or as you say a pre season tourney to honour the man and to raise awareness and some cash for the charity.






If the club's are not up for it, maybe the PSJ boys could play a jags supporters team or something similar (if they do have one at all and if its possible to organise) to honour the man

http://www.army.mod.uk/img/equipment/pw/sniper.1.jpg
i'll put my name down for that

[Saintkev]

If the club's are not up for it, maybe the PSJ boys could play a jags supporters team or something similar (if they do have one at all and if its possible to organise) to honour the man

They have three teams, two are hard to organise stuff with and the other are total knobbers! We could set up a game, but it wouldn't achieve much!

Oh and Donna appreciates our comments and thoughts being with her.

[ally bon]

Been away for a few day and missed this sad new.


Rest in Peace Don.

You will always be remembered.

my thoughts go out to his wife and family

[pezza70]

If the club's are not up for it, maybe the PSJ boys could play a jags supporters team or something similar (if they do have one at all and if its possible to organise) to honour the man

They have three teams, two are hard to organise stuff with and the other are total knobbers! We could set up a game, but it wouldn't achieve much!

Oh and Donna appreciates our comments and thoughts being with her.

Kev, I havent got a clue about other supporters teams, I was just hoping we could somehow have something done to honour him.

[mainstand]

How about a pre season match against a top English side (I'm sure fergie would bring up Man Utd liek he did against Clyde) with all funds being split between Cancer Research and Motor neurone disease thus remembering 2 great players on the same day.

John perhaps one for the supporteres federation.

[Saintkev]

They say these things come in threes... Don, Drew and George Gordon... some chats going on up there just now :)

[Saintkev]

And don't quote me on this... but I doubt the club will do anything more than a silence/applause, as they previously took the line, "If we do it for him, where do we stop." :roll:

[Hazel1884]

Was thinking about Don's funeral on lunch today. :cry:

[Saintkev]

Went to the funeral and it was like a Who's Who of Saints... Ally McCoist to Willy 'Molly' Broon, Kenny MacDonald to Bobby Mann! Good to see how much he was respected by fellow pros, first time I've been at an actual burial, very hard to take... RIP The Don! :(

[saintee72]

I too was at the funeral and have never seen such a big turnout.

It was great to see so many ex-saintees paying their respect to one ot the most committed men in football.

my memories of Don will never be forgotten.

RIP DON



ALWAYS REMEMBERED, NEVER FORGOTTEN

[Gerry Mcmahon Fan]

I play for Blairgowrie Juniors and we are holfdin a minute silence tomorow before our game for the great man. Although Im too young (17) to remember Don, I am have been a season ticket holder at mcdairmid for ten years and have heard a lot about him. I for one feel a minute silence at on saturday is the least the club can do

RIP